Demolition of the structure about two years ago cost almost $104,000, with additional engineering costs of $51,500 and other costs of $1,360, detailed in an October letter from Bohler Engineering. In all, the city holds a lien of about $150,000, according to Redevelopment Agency attorney Frank Regan, who updated commissioners at their April 3 meeting.

If the city completes the foreclosure, it obtains title in lieu of receiving the money, according to Regan, and there is the possibility that the bank (Wells Fargo) that holds the mortgage would have to pay off the lien if it completes the foreclosure first.